Passengers on board cruise ship struck down with gastro

CONFIRMED: A number of passengers on board a cruise ship docked in Melbourne have been struck down with gastro.

This morning, ‘Ship Situation’ told the 3AW Rumour File a large cruise passenger ship due to dock in Melbourne had an outbreak of the norovirus.

In a statement to the media, Celebrity Cruises confirmed there had been 18 reported cases of gastro-intestinal illness symptoms on the Celebrity Solstice ship, which is carrying 3000 passengers.

The ship, the Celebrity Solstice, is due to depart Melbourne this evening.

Celebrity cruises confirm 18 passengers on board Solstice ship, docked in Melbourne, have been struck down with gastro. @tennewsmelb pic.twitter.com/v018ER70Kc

— Trent Dann (@trentdann) November 1, 2017